Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering

This study investigates the potential application of locust bean pod extract as an alternative binding
material in the production of laterite blocks for local building construction. It also examines the
availability and distribution of locust bean pod resources across Nigeria and other parts of Africa.
Locust bean pods are typically treated as agricultural waste and discarded after the seeds are removed,
creating an opportunity to convert this underutilized by-product into a valuable construction material.

Ban intersections are critical points of interaction between multiple road users, including cars, buses,
two-wheelers, cyclists, and pedestrians. As cities continue to expand rapidly, the density and complexity
of traffic at intersections increase, making them among the most dangerous segments of the roadway
network. Numerous studies show that intersections account for nearly half of all urban road crashes,
making them central to safety research and planning. This review paper synthesizes over a decade of
scholarly work on intersection safety, examining the major risk factors, behavioral influences,
geometric design challenges, operational characteristics, and crash patterns that define intersectionrelated crashes. The insights reveal how inadequate infrastructure, human limitations, and
environmental influences contribute to conflict formation and collision severity.

The construction industry is still one of the most dangerous sectors globally because of its dynamic
working environment, the employment of heavy machinery, and the complexity of operational
processes. Traditional safety management methods are largely dependent on manual monitoring and
reactive measures, which are not always effective for accident prevention. In recent years, Artificial
Intelligence (AI) has been recognized as a revolutionary technology in construction safety, with
capabilities such as predictive risk analysis, real-time hazard detection, and automated safety
management systems.

Fire protection and safety measures in hospitals are of utmost importance to ensure the safety of
patients, staff, and visitors. Due to the patients' limited mobility, hospitals are more susceptible to fire
disasters. Short-circuits, basements being used as storehouse, inappropriate storage of flammable
liquids, improper power supply load, false ceiling panel lined with thermocol, faulty electric wirings,
and overheating leading to burning of wires are some of the common causes of fires in healthcare
facilities. Smoke detection systems, sprinkler systems, and use of fire-resistant materials in hospitals
significantly reduce the risk of fire.

India has one of the most extensive road networks globally, comprising various categories such as
National Highways, State Highways, District Roads, and Village Roads. Each category of road plays
an impressive role in economic development and connectivity among different important roads. But,
the condition of these roads varies effectively due to difference in traffic intensity, construction quality,
maintenance practices and climatic condition.

Construction workers are routinely exposed to cement dust, a recognized occupational hazard known to adversely affect respiratory health.